Page 22 - TPM Issue12

Manufacturer: TMC Scalemodels Scale: 1:50th Price: £139.00

HITACHI

Below:
The latest release from TMC Scalemodels of
the Hitachi ZX300LC-7 tracked excavator.
ZX300LC-7

Tracked Excavator

The Hitachi ZX300LC-7 fits nicely in the line-up between the

ZX250-6 and the ZX350-6 models already produced. Once
again, the level of detail is to a very high standard, with a
European specification tracked undercarriage that has
tensioned idler wheels keeping the track chain taut. The lower
roller detailing is integrated into the track frame castings and

each track pad has raised grousers and bolt detailing.

A s we look at the cabin, once again,
the door can be opened a full 180
degrees to reveal the very impressive
interior which leaves nothing to the
imagination. From the joysticks, tracking levers Left:
The range of
and foot controls to the multi-coloured interior, the movement of the
smallest of details catches the eye. boom, stick and bucket
The large upper engine bay cover is hinged, lift- linkage is authentic.
ing to reveal the very impressive internals of the
engine bay, with the engine block, cooling system
and exhaust all replicated. Metal safety railings
and black printed anti-slip panels with a raised
texture work well, as does the printing of the grill
slots on the side panel.

22 TPMMW Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022